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Big Alums in attendence

PostPosted: Fri Jan 18, 2002 2:01 am
by Bballer
I have seen Gerald Ford and Lamar Hunt at several basketball games this year. I don't recall seeing them around basketball that much the past couple of years. I am wondering if they are just becoming interested in the game or if they are observing a program that seems to not make it over the post season birth hump?

Just a thought.

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Ponies to the NCAA Tourney in 2002!

Re: Big Alums in attendence

PostPosted: Fri Jan 18, 2002 11:26 am
by DreadHead
Actually, Lamar Hunt is one of the biggest hoops fans around. He has been a regular attendee at games, even on Saturday nights when the Chiefs have a Sunday afternoon game in KC.

As for Gerald Ford, it is nice to see him, mon.

Re: Big Alums in attendence

PostPosted: Fri Jan 18, 2002 1:11 pm
by DiamondM
Lamar Hunt even came out to the WAC tourney when it was in Vegas and I was living out there. Had a couple of nice chats with him, which, since I'm from KC as well as an SMU junkie, was great.

Re: Big Alums in attendence

PostPosted: Fri Jan 18, 2002 1:15 pm
by Horseshoe
Other former SMU athletes spotted in the stands:

Former hoops star Ira Terrell (he's at every game)
John Karl Robertson (basketball)
Tom Huemiller (former offensive lineman)
Greg Gardner (former linebacker)
Peter Bates (former basketball forward)

Re: Big Alums in attendence

PostPosted: Fri Jan 18, 2002 1:16 pm
by HorsePower
I've seen Lamar Hunt and Gerald Ford at almost every game this year. They're great fans and supporters.

Re: Big Alums in attendence

PostPosted: Fri Jan 18, 2002 2:34 pm
by DiamondM
Ryan Berube, former Olympic gold medalist, is also at all the games. His season tickets are right behind me.

Re: Big Alums in attendence

PostPosted: Fri Jan 18, 2002 6:34 pm
by Horseshoe
Didn't realize Berube comes to every game. I'll look for him next time.
Good to see former SMU athletes supporting the Ponies.

Re: Big Alums in attendence

PostPosted: Fri Jan 18, 2002 10:03 pm
by Charleston Pony
when I lived in Dallas, Bob Begert was a regular for the bball games. Does he still come out?

Re: Big Alums in attendence

PostPosted: Sun Jan 20, 2002 6:05 pm
by Dement-ed
Doesn't Rick Cowart (the former offensive lineman and big-time car dealer) come to every game, too?